Hvac Know It All Podcast

On this episode we discuss evacuation on a 75 ton McQuay chiller. Check out the article and videos https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/567966-the-science-of-evacuation-and-on-site-pull-down#.X6ms5mlyaDY Danfoss Cooling United Live on demand. https://w.tame.events/e/145364898

We talk to Jessie about her role as a VP and HVAC project manager. Jessie reveals her day to day experiences in dealing with inspectors, her crew and customers. Check out www.hvacknowitall.com and the HVAC Know It All Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MsPg9zbyneDX2qurAqoNQ/videos

We talk to Steve and Brandon about their product from Stream Labs that will help prevent flood damage in a home and detect micro water leaks. Save 8% on purchases at trutechtools.com with code knowitall, visit hvacknowitall.com for HVAC related articles and tips.

I had a great chat with Reyna about her career in the HVAC field, we talked about her hospitalization from attic heat exhaustion and her transition into sales.

I take the opportunity to speak with Caleb about money and finances. Using money as a tool rather than chasing it is beneficial to all of us within the skilled trades. Click here to receive Caleb's free book. https://quaxel3.net/v1/t/c/137f1194-879e-038e-e716-2141bf8bc7ae/gm%3Ac422f01a-faa0-41d4-ae6a-d28ca8953fbe/gary%40hvacknowitall.com/?http%3A%2F%2FBetterWealth.com%2FHVAC=

I talk to Dave about how we can be healthier individuals in the trades. It's important when you're young to preserve the body to increase your longevity.

I get a great opportunity to speak with Daniel, a triumphant ambassador for the skilled trades, a thoughtful leader and community advocate that is growing his business the right way!

On this episode we get to know Sara, we learn about her nerdyness, her love for mechanical work and and her transition into the HVAC field. Sara also has a podcast called, Women Behind The Wrench. Cooling United Live https://w.tame.events/e/145364898

We talk to Tony from Nate about their new CHP-5 exams that were released on July 1 2020. The 5 exams cover HVAC service, install, electrical, comfort/air flow and fundamentals.

Very cool conversation with Doug about his virtual, on demand training platform. VR training is catching on and could be the go to for many industries in the coming years. For more info go to interplaylearning.com Testo Webinars Combustion Analysis and Safety https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6828482189246338320?source=gm   Testo Smart Probes: Work Smarter https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3903055581687854352?source=gm   Airflow & IAQ - Baseline Commercial HVAC systems for Health Crisis Mitigation https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7698834703072908048?source=gm   Understanding Superheat, Subcooling & Saturation https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4100185921920200208?source=gm  

In this episode we talk to Michael about the Alvi filter, how it was born, how it works and how it performs compared to the standard pleated filter. Cool Unit Live by Danfoss https://w.tame.events/e/145364898

It's debatable when to change your vacuum pump oil but no matter what method you use to make your decision, it still needs to be done. In this quickie podcast we talk Chang that and offer some tips to make your change go well. Vacuum pump oil change video https://youtu.be/rNqvWbxjre4 Boiling water at room temp video https://youtu.be/OMALAeAvKkg

On this episode I take you on another serivce call with me as I investigate an open breaker and find the fault. Here is the YouTube video link so you get a visual as well. https://youtu.be/wMKSE8gX5GM

This podcast uses some extracted audio from a repair video of a Carrier RTU. The problem and repair were simple but not simple if you haven't experienced that specific issue yet. I also include a tip to get you going in a jam. Repair video https://youtu.be/Tgfk2ST6FVc

On this episode we talk to Chris about refrigeration. We get into defrost, drain heaters, differences between AC and refrigeration and head master controls. Jamie Kitchen QandA https://youtu.be/zS18jm5PCVs Jet Gun video https://youtu.be/A-ntLZZp08I

Stress is a silent killer and can creep up in many forms and cause an array of health issues. It's important to find a work life balance...Before you burn out.

From the get go, off the hop, however you wanna phrase it, Hannah brings it on this podcast. Another female in the skilled trades that is dedicated and going places. Hannah also has a very interesting hobby we learn about during the interview.

On this episode I go through some common refrigerant side issues and how to troubleshoot them in the field. Supco M500 video https://youtu.be/wMG_E0sS2yk

We speak to Jess about her switch over to HVAC/R apprentice from an administrative role and how she plans to take over the family business with her brother.

All HVAC techs out there wonder if the grass is greener somewhere else. No one really knows until the switch is made, but...Here are some factors that may help you decide if a switch is in the cards.